Managing online orders can be a time-consuming task for restaurant staff. To streamline this process, the Auto-Approve Online Orders feature allows orders to be automatically approved and sent directly to the kitchen without being added to a queue. This guide will walk you through enabling and disabling this feature on your POS system.
Table of Contents:
- Enabling Auto-Approve Online Orders
- Disabling Auto-Approve Online Orders
To enable the Auto-Approve Online Orders feature on your POS system, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Main Menu: Start by accessing the main menu on a POS system.
- Go to Settings: Select the Settings option from the main menu.
- System Options: Within the settings menu, locate and select System Options.
- Find Online Ordering: On the left-hand side of the System Options menu, find and click on the Online Ordering tab.
- Toggle Auto-Approve Online Orders: Look for the 'Auto Approve Online Orders' toggle switch. Toggle it to the 'ON' position.
When this toggle is enabled, online orders will be auto-approved and will bypass the queue. The orders will be:
- Automatically approved.
- Sent directly to the kitchen.
- Updated in the receipt and refunds section.
NOTE: When the Auto-Approve Online Orders setting is ON, stock count (86ing) will NOT be considered. This means any online orders, including those from third-party platforms, will be auto-approved regardless of current stock levels.
If you need to disable the Auto-Approve Online Orders feature, simply follow the same steps and toggle the switch to the 'OFF' position. This will return the order approval process to manual, allowing you to review each order before it is sent to the kitchen.
The Auto-Approve Online Orders feature is a valuable tool for managing online orders more efficiently. By enabling this feature, you can ensure that orders are processed quickly and accurately, improving the overall efficiency of your restaurant operations. Enable the Auto-Approve Online Orders feature today and streamline your order management process!
